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Peripheral Vascular Disorders Flashcards

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1
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In Peripheral Vascular Disorders, what happens to the blood flow?

A

Blood can’t go down in the arteries; Blood can’t go back up to the heart from the veins

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2
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What PVD is vaso-oclusive?

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Buerger’s Disease

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What is the other name for Buerger’s Disease?

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thromboangitis obliterans

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What is the pathophysiology of Buerger’s

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Blockage/obstruction of peripheral arteries (secondary to blood clot) → tissue ischemia + production of lactic acid (pain & inflammation) → tissue necrosis

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5
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What is the primary factor of Buerger’s?

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Smoking/vaping

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6
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Buerger’s is common among ___________ (gender)

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males

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What are the predisposing factors for Buerger’s

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-viscous blood (DM, high cholesterol, dehydration)
-sedentary lifestyle
-constrictive clothing
-OCP meds
-virchow’s triad

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Why do oral contraceptive pills (OCP) increase the risk for Buerger’s?

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OCP attracts a lot of estrogen → calcium is attracted → fibrinogens are created → clotting factor 1

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What is the triad of conditions that increases the chances of getting a clot?

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Virchow’s Triad

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What are the components of Virchow’s Triad?

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Stasis
Hypercoagulation (hereditary)
Endothelial injury (blood vessel)

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What are the clinical manifestations of Buerger’s?

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  • cold extremity on the affected portion
  • poor wound healing (risk for infection and gangrene)
  • pulselessness
  • pulse deficit
  • muscle wasting/atrophy
  • dry ulcers
  • hair loss
  • ischemic pain
  • altered sensations
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What is the cardinal sign for Beurger’s?

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Intermittent Claudication

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What is Intermittent claudication?

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Pain on the legs while walking or moving; relieved by rest

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What are the diagnostic tests for Buerger’s?

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Arteriogram
Doppler UTZ

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15
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Tests ending in -gram include what dye?

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Iodine dye

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16
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What needs to be checked before giving tests that include iodine dye?

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Kidney function (iodine dye is nephrotoxic)

17
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Tests that use iodine is contraindicated with the use of what drug?

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Metformin (metformin + iodine = lactic acid; more pain)

18
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In Buerger’s, which should be given first, thrombolytics or anticoagulants?

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thrombolytics should be given first since a blood clot is already present (dissolve), anticoagulants are given after to prevent the clot from forming again

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How should the extremity be positioned for a patient with Buerger’s Disease?

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Affected area should be BELOW heart level
BEST POSITION: Semi-Fowler’s

20
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What PVD is vasospastic?

A

Raynaud’s Disease

21
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Raynaud’s is common in ___________ (gender)

A

females

22
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What is the pathophysiology of Raynaud’s?

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Vasospasm of the peripheral arteries → tissue ischemia + production of lactic acid (pain & inflammation)

23
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Is necrosis present in Raynaud’s? why/why not?

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Necrosis is absent in Raynaud’s since there is no complete obstruction of blood flow

24
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What is the primary factor for Raynaud’s?

A

Cold exposure

25
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What are the predisposing factors of Raynaud’s?

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  • cold exposure
  • stress
  • smoking/vaping
  • SLE, RA, scleroderma (autoimmune)
26
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What is the drug of choice for all autoimmune disorders?

A

corticosteroids

27
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What are the clincial manifestations of Raynaud’s?

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  • common site affected: fingers and toes
  • ischemic pain
  • poor wound healing
  • pulse deficit
  • has bilateral and symmetrical effect (both hands and feet)
  • cold extremities
  • warm extremities
28
Q

In Raynaud’s, cold extremities happen during what phase?

A

White/Blue

29
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In Raynaud’s, warm extremities happen during what phase?

A

red phase

30
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WOF: ________________, during the red phase

A

orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension)

31
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What is the cardinal sign for Raynaud’s?

A

Progressive Color Shifting (fingers & toes)
White → Blue → Red

32
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What are the diagnostic test for Raynaud’s?

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  • Ice water test
  • Arteriogram
  • Doppler UTZ
33
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In Raynaud’s, vasodilators should be given during what phase?

A

White/Blue

34
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How should the patient’s affected extremity be positioned in Raynaud’s?

A

Below heart level

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